Key Insight: Cash loans made by the Federal Home Loan Banks dipped in the third quarter versus a year ago. What's at Stake: Experts looking for insight into the economy cautioned against interpreting the dip as a sign of abundant liquidity. Expert Quote: "I don't think this is a sign that the financial system is awash in liquidity." — Kathryn Judge, Columbia Law SchoolMarket uncertainty and a dearth of financial data spurred by the recently concluded government shutdown has led to renewed interest in data f ...